Creamy Tuscan Chicken Mac And Cheese
This quick and easy one-pot recipe is sure to be a dinner favorite. Chicken and pasta are smothered in a creamy, cheesy sun-dried tomato and garlic sauce. Some of the ingredients are customizable–don’t have kale? Use baby spinach. No milk? Use half and half. Throw in your favorite pasta and cheeses and enjoy this melt-in-your-mouth meal!
Total Time
55 minutes
Prep Time
25 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes

Ingredients
for 8 servings
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt(7 g), plus more for boiling pasta
- 1 lb medium shell pasta(452 g), penne or bowtie can also be used
- 1 tablespoon olive oil(14 mL), plus more for drizzling
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper(1 g)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter(42 g)
- 1 cup yellow onion(150 g), finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup dry white wine(60 mL), such as Pinot Grigio
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil(55 g), julienne-style, drained
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour(16 g)
- 3 cups whole milk(720 mL), or half and half
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano(2 g)
- 1 bunch tuscan kale, stemmed and sliced
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese(230 g)
- 1 cup white cheddar cheese(100 g), grated
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese(55 g), plus more for serving
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley(2.2 g), chopped